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BA (Hons) Drama and Performance

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Take the stage and go behind the scenes to discover the process of making theatre on our BA (Hons) Drama and Performance degree course.

You'll study the theory and history of theatre and drama, and explore drama in many forms: performance through plays, production through devising new shows, techniques in voice, movement, criticism and analysis. After your first year, you can tailor the course to your preferences, from choosing modules you’re most interested in, to designing your own path in your final year project.

At Portsmouth, we give you the power to choose how you’ll create a career in drama and performance – whether it be as an actor, designer, technician, teacher, or working in the community. The world is your stage.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – BBB–BBC

  • UCAS points – 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent

  • T levels – Merit

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

  • International Baccalaureate – 25

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

Between your second and third years, you can study abroad, or do a paid or self-employed work placement. You'll get a taste of another culture or apply your knowledge and skills to professional practice—both of which will enrich your overall studying experience and CV.

You'll have to take one of these optional modules to complete your sandwich year.

  • CCI Work Placement

  • CCI Self-Employed Placement

  • CCI Placement Plus

  • Art, Design, and Performance Study Abroad (Full Year)

  • Art, Design, and Performance Study Abroad (Half Year)

2 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Devised Project

  • Making Theatre

  • Movement for Performance (Drama and Performance)

  • Performance - Criticism and Analysis

  • Performance and Society

  • Voice and the Actor

3 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Advanced Scene Study (Drama and Performance)

  • Critical Contexts

  • Performance Histories

  • Political Performance

  • Theatre Skills

Optional modules:

  • Art, Design, and Performance Study Exchange

  • Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice

  • Modern Foreign Language

  • Musical Theatre and All That Jazz

  • Playwriting and Text for Performance

  • Professional Experience

  • Student Enterprise

4 Year 3

Core modules:

  • Alternative Theatres

  • Applied Theatre for Young Audiences

  • Forming a Company

  • Major Academic Project

  • Theatre Studies and Industries

Optional modules:

  • Applied Theatre: Workshop Skills

  • Musical Theatre: Special Topic

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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